Weekend Lead

Location: Saco, Maine

Summary: Works in conjunction with Scheduling, Purchasing and Engineering (quality control).This position is responsible for visual quality and quantity assurance of Yale Cordage products, inventory, and labeling of such goods. As well as all functions necessary to achieve total finished goods inventory control under the direction of the Purchasing, Scheduling, and Materials group – using both Lean Manufacturing and ISO9001 processes.

Use and knowledge of various computers and programs necessary for labeling, stock movement, and receiving products. Identify problems with inventory, their cause, record keeping, transactions, and make corrections when necessary

Participate in new hire training relating to manufacturing, ISO9001 and Lean Manufacturing

Ability to manage time well

Adhere to the safety policies of Yale Cordage, Inc.

Improve the overall operation, safety, quality, training and processes of the manufacturing area

Continue to oversee and validate inventory. This includes raw materials within the established scope of responsibility, finished goods and accessory products. Continue to implement and improve cycle count programs

Responsibilities for Manufacturing include: Train employees, document and establish training plans for QA/QC, computer operations and labeling as it relates to the raw materials and WIP receipts of manufactured products. Improve safety, workflow, and layout of area and operations

Preferred Requirments:

Experience in training and leading co-workers in all manufacturing departments

Computer literate

Organized

Ability to follow detailed operating directions

Full hand and finger dexterity

Attention to detail and craftsmanship

Self-motivated

Good math skills

Majority of tasks is done standing – with bending, climbing and working overhead

“The satisfaction of having a company come to us with a complex situation. Smart people here at Yale, coming up with solutions that solve the situations with synthetics rope. Pride in knowing we put out quality products.” —Chris Yale, Production Support, 11 years